Nova 1.3 T40 - Project

[Mint FRST]

Cheers fella - Nice to hear/read something constructive from you for a change :)

1. Lead loading was for the locks and washer holes so they don't crack but overall the boot is full of wee minor ripples and dents and it would be pointless lead loading them...
2. Karl Rowntree's Nova looks awsome as a Mk1 with a GSi spoiler...So why can't mine

Cheers though :thumb:

Remember all IMO;)

1. If plated i.e. filleted and filled they dont crack..
2. In your opinion, when you get that bit older your will realiselol They are not age related so dont suit. Or so a purist will say;)

[Mint FRST]

nah the mk2 spoiler will suit it besides its his car if he wants it to be different so be it

connor

I gave him my opinion, a freedom of speech so to call. Read my thread reply correctly and understand it;)

[vaughanmc]

I reckon the spoiler/Mk1 combo will work as Iain's Sport looks good and Karl's does as well

It's what I want just now - I can't fast forward time to see me in 10 years saying 'F*ck I wish I'd put a wrap around on this now'

But that's your opinion mate, not wrong :)

[LEWI007]

in 10 years time you might realise that youve made a mistake putting that spoiler on ??

Is it actually going to take you 10 years to finish the car then ? lol

Anyway IMO the GSi spoiler is the best spoiler, and it goes nicely on the early boot i have one myself.

The wrap around spoiler is better for special models like the GTE and SR.

I like how youve done the locks with lead aswell quality job there, but i would of left the keyhole in the boot, only reason i filled mine in is because there was a dent around it and it would of been easier to just smooth it out than to fix it lol

Keep up the good work man.

[SRimon]

I'm wondering how you can mod an all in one bumper to make it look "better"

Other than debadging, however thats a matter of opinion - i think they look better with.

Looks some good progress, lol at the layers of paint!

[moffat]

smooth early boot ftw :)

[vaughanmc]

If it takes 10 years to make the car pretty much perfect then so be it lol But I want it done as soon as possible without cutting any corners really

I wanted it very smooth and clean and un-cluttered looking so the locks had to go and side repeaters probably will as well

That boot had 3 layers on top of the original China Blue...One being black Hammerite

Whoever painted that on there must have been out there tits!

[vaughanmc]

Made a start on delocking/lead loading the passenger door this time - Got it all done the same way as the drivers door:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/DSC00686.jpg
Drivers door after a light skim of filler:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/DSC00687.jpg
Passenger door in filler (Not rubbed down)
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/DSC00688.jpg
Semi rubbed down passenger door:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/DSC00689.jpg
Drivers door getting DA'd:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/DSC00690.jpg
Bootlid is starting to take shape, still to be lead loaded:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/DSC00691.jpg
Passenger door into the spraybooth, panel-wiped then tack-clothed ready for some High Build:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/DSC00692.jpg
In primer:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/DSC00693.jpg
One primered passenger delocked door ready for flatting on Monday:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/DSC00695.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/DSC00696.jpg
Hopefully get everything primered for the Wednesday next week and maybe have some updates on the car tomorrow

Cheers, Vaughan

[connor c]

those doors are a good job lad nice subtle mods keep up the good work

[vaughanmc]

Just dodging away with it mate :) Got insurance to pay on the K reg Nova so not wanting to splash out too much on this yet

[connor c]

how much is your insurance was wondering how much mine would be in a 1litre

[scott.parker]

They look dam good mate, me likes..

im pithering about whether i should paint my bumpers or not, as my sprayer was saying the only thing is you can always tell they have been painted, he said as they are "OK" im better trying to restore the finish on them...

Humm...

Scott

[vaughanmc]

Mine for the 1.2i Nova, 1 years NCB TPFT is £700 :)

Got £300 put by so far but the parents might help out :thumb:

[connor c]

thats good i got an online quote for a 1.3,but 1.0 on the book at E4200:wtf: :confused:
that connot be right but shes a classic shes an 85 chistlenose:roll:
the nova going to be a wee fun sort of summer car :cool:

connor

[sr jack]

looks good! keep it going

[connor c]

forgot to say shes a starlet mate it wont lat me edit

[vaughanmc]

4200 Euros to insure it mate ?

And did you say the cars a 1985 ?

Will do Jack :thumb:

I'm going for as close to original coloured bumpers on the Mk1 Scott but I'm kinda wanting to lose the texture

[connor c]

yeah insane the feckin things only worth about 50 quid at the minute

[vaughanmc]

lol The joys :thumb:

[dougie_boi]

fairly coming on matey

[vaughanmc]

It is so mate - 1400 8v engine is ready to drop out the orange Nova any time and go down and slot into this beast :)

Brown dash should be back with me sometime soon as well and the loom can go in then the dash fitted back up with the clocks etc then put the engine in

Going to be busy busy over the next wee while :)

[dougie_boi]

was a good engine lol will go well with the twin carbs mate

[vaughanmc]

Hope so mate, also got a Corsa B SRi box on it now as well :)

[krobinson]

Great work Vaughan, really impressed with your bodywork skills for your age.

[Edd]

Great work Vaughan, really impressed with your bodywork skills for your age.

iv been thinking that too.

well done chap.

Edd.

[Benn]

Works looking good, you're learning very well.
My self i'd have welded at plate in a hole then lead loaded it to smooth. But only watched it being done so.. Didn't get the chance tho have a go my self..

Good work.

[g111mds]

some good progress there Vaughan.

Jamie

[vaughanmc]

Great work Vaughan, really impressed with your bodywork skills for your age.

I can't take the credit for the lead loading if that's what you mean but I did rub the doors down with a body file, sand paper, DA and also done the priming myself in the booth with a gun

Done pretty much everything except the lead loading

A boy in my class has been hard at work on the tailgate as well (Hence minimal pictures of that)

Really can't wait to crack on, I feel like I'm getting somewhere

[scott.parker]

After reading that last post i have this picture in my head of a class of about 15 lads your age all slaving away in a practical lesson on your Nova, so your getting it all done for free!! lol lol

[vaughanmc]

Out of the class there's been myself and 2 other boys working away on the panels plus the lecturer lead loading for me

If I didn't bring these in we'd be twiddling our thumbs lol Plus it helps me out too ;)

[vaughanmc]

Was down at the Mk1 today undersealing a wee bit more but decided to do it with a gun to save time and achieve a better finish in the end up so it'll probably be done once the cars running and we can take it through next door and fire it up in the air

Here's some pictures showing the shell with the digicamera:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/Nova%20Workshop/SV202871.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/Nova%20Workshop/SV202872.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/Nova%20Workshop/SV202873.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/Nova%20Workshop/SV202874.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/Nova%20Workshop/SV202875.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/Nova%20Workshop/SV202884.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/Nova%20Workshop/SV202885.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/Nova%20Workshop/SV202888.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/Nova%20Workshop/SV202889.jpg
Cheers, Vaughan :)

[brainsnova]

coming along nice and under the bonnet looks very good and solid :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Oh yes it is - One of the best, decent priced shells I've seen about for a long time

It did need some welding but it's very good in all the right places :thumb: Only done about 60/65k miles

[Edd]

IMO get rid of that oil based undersealer and factory seam sealer and get this,

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/U-POL-Aerosol-Gravi-Guard-Stone-Chip-Black-500ml_W0QQitemZ260417534004QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_B ody_Sh (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/U-POL-Aerosol-Gravi-Guard-Stone-Chip-Black-500ml_W0QQitemZ260417534004QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_B ody_Shop_Supplies_Paint?hash=item3ca2183834)
op_Supplies_Paint?hash=item3ca2183834 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/U-POL-Aerosol-Gravi-Guard-Stone-Chip-Black-500ml_W0QQitemZ260417534004QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_B ody_Shop_Supplies_Paint?hash=item3ca2183834)

top stuff, overpaintable.

[vaughanmc]

Don't want to strip anything off that doesn't need to come off

Cheers though :)

[stevie78]

what u do with the side bump strips looking for a set they the same as mk2

[vaughanmc]

It's a decal/vinyl on the Mk1 Stevie - Didn't come with sidestrips

[scott.parker]

Edd i just found this, same stuff, just cheaper, and if you buy bulk it's only £5 posted

http://www.wilcodirect.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10_84&products_id=8017

[Edd]

Edd i just found this, same stuff, just cheaper, and if you buy bulk it's only £5 posted

http://www.wilcodirect.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10_84&products_id=8017

Is that overpaintable tho ?

[scott.parker]

Yes mate it drys like the original rubber finish.

Been discussing it with my painter, as im going to do my arches on the mk1 then get them painted yellow.

Scott

[vaughanmc]

I'll see what the stuff I've used drys like and see how well it takes to the Hammerite

[andy_017]

Those engine bay shows take me back to when i first got my mk1, nice tidy bay there though!

[g111mds]

Those engine bay shows take me back to when i first got my mk1, nice tidy bay there though!

its a really good shell that one, especially now Vaughan has sorted the arches and the slight corrosion on the chassis and rear panel.

Jamie

[vaughanmc]

its a really good shell that one, especially now Vaughan has sorted the arches and the slight corrosion on the chassis and rear panel.

Jamie

Definately a keeper mate :) Doubt I'd ever come across one so clean and so cheap again :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Panels update:

Drivers door is now in primer inside and outside

Passenger door has been guide-coated, wet flatted, imperfections stoppered and rubbed down ready for primer in the back and another coat of primer on the outside

GSi spoiler is primered top and bottom

Not really touched the tailgate - Needs a lot of work yet but I'll get there

No pictures this time...

Cheers, Vaughan

[vaughanmc]

Just won these on eBay:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mudflaps.jpg
Woooop

[Novasport]

Nice one, had them in my watch list. You got them for a good price.

[vaughanmc]

Yep :thumb:

[turbocdi]

nice progress mate
tell me sir is it just me or do we have some amount of idiots on this site with there rant ons

personally mate you make what you wanna make out of this even if it ends up like a leepu car with a benger dakar jaguar xjs bootlid on the back of it.lol

brown and black go with any colour by the way

[vaughanmc]

Just going to make it up as I go along Stevie :thumb:

[Matt]

Just won these on eBay:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mudflaps.jpg
Woooop

Fairplay! They must fecking rare brand new, wouldn't mind a set for mine!

[Derick-Sport]

looking really promising always enjoy reading your threads bud :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Been concentrating getting the Mk2 Nova ready for it's MOT in a few weeks time

Needs trackrod ends, wheel allignment, 2 rear shocks - Who knows what else it might need

No rush for this one either so it's been 'placed gently' and it'll resume once the Mk2 is done and dusted :)

[moffat]

good ideas man

[Southie]

I want your flaps :d Good find that man :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

They arrived today, look spot on :thumb:

[matt_vaughan]

Nice set of flaps :P

[vaughanmc]

Cheers mate :) lol

[vaughanmc]

Both delocked doors are home and going to be stored in the garage until the car is going to the bodyshop to be painted - God knows when that'll be though lol

Spoiler is home as well - Not really been doing much with this as my time and money is going into the Mk2 Nova as it needs/needed some stuff for the MOT

Some welding, wheel bearings, trackrod ends etc

Once the MOT is done and by with I'll be cracking on with this beasty

Cheers, Vaughan

[craig green]

1st time I've browsed your thread Vaughan. Good work.

I dont need to tell you to keep at it.

[vaughanmc]

Cheers Craig, means a lot hearing a positve comment for someone whos been into the Nova's for so long :)

[vaughanmc]

Some pictures to keep the thread alive

Delocked doors in my garage:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV202992.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV202993.jpg
Mint Twin Euro fog lights for the Mk1:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV202994.jpg
Mint brown doorcards with pockets:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV202995.jpg
Another passenger door which is going in a deal for the 1400 8v engine:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV202996.jpg
(Mark at the bottom of the door is a bit that's been bare metal and has light surface rust)

Cheers, Vaughan :)

[vaughanmc]

Just about ready for an engine transplant now!

All the loom and hoses etc are disconnected from the 1400 SR lump! Just need to drop it out, take it about 5 mins down the road and fire it into the Mk1 shell! Can't wait

Here's some pictures of the engine and box still in the orange Nova in my garage:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203017.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203019.jpg
Transducer and 3 pin plug incase I want to fit a Digidash into the Mk1:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203020.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203021.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203022.jpg
Hopefully have it ripped out sometime soon!

Cheers, Vaughan

[brainsnova]

good work mate the hardest part is sourcing all the bits you need and it looks like you have the lot :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Got most of it - I've mis-placed the 1400 dizzy but I'll find it somewhere lol

Will be lying in the Nova somewhere! The engine oil in the 1400 is like brand new as well but going to change it all before it goes on the road :)

[Edd]

Have you had the bay painted then ? Or was there no need ?

[muzzy]

Looking good buddy. What are you going to be doing with the Orange one?

[grooge]

Got most of it - I've mis-placed the 1400 dizzy but I'll find it somewhere lol


if its in your garage it could take a while to find haha or inside that orange shell for that matter.

you've got pm aswell bud:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Really no need to paint the engine bay on the MK1 IMO - Very very clean and original, one day it'll get painted though :)

Orange one will either move somewhere else or stay in my garage and be kept as a spare shell for something as it's very very very clean and original too

I'll find the dizzy lol It'll no be far away

Cheers for the comments!

[bainyboy sr]

if your doing a rebuild you would be best spraying the bay to make it mint no point cutting corners cos thats all your doing by not painting the bay

[g111mds]

[quote=vaughanmc]Really no need to paint the engine bay on the MK1 IMO - Very very clean and original, one day it'll get painted though :) /quote]

the bay is good on it. Even better if your just spraying the outside the same colour. That said, wouldn't take long to do when its all stripped out - will save a lot of hassle in the future stripping it all down again.

[craig green]

Nah I say leave the bay as is, keeps an element of originality or honesty about the car. Similarly I like how spanishflys looks with the newly painted wings on his fire damaged car, in which the rest of the body was unscathed.

[Derick-Sport]

spot on mate btw quick noob question you say 1.3 t40 what does the t40 stand for is it size of carb??? baffled

[vaughanmc]

T - Twin
40 - The size of the carbs mate aye :)

T45, T48 etc (For example)

The bay wouldn't need much to paint it but I'm going to leave it as it is I think, looks absolutely perfect condtion

[Edd]

Any idea when you will be getting it painted ?

Or when it will be on the road ?

[vaughanmc]

Painted - I have no idea mate, going to try and do as much of the prep work myself (Back arches aren't far away, doors are pretty much done, hopefully getting a vented bonnet of VxKev - Still need to source 2 New or Mint front wings for it) No rush for it to be painted

On the road - I have no idea mate, I'd love it done for Billing '11 but you never know

No great rush for this one to be done - Steeper learning curve than the Mk2 Nova, just going to take my time with it

[Edd]

Best way is not to rush, otherwise you'll only end up doing things twice over.

[vaughanmc]

Aye your right mate - Just going to take my time with it

I want all the mechanical stuff done (Engine in and running) Get the car driving, source some 2.0 16v front brakes, make sure all the steering is in tact, give everything underneath a lick of paint to make it look nice then concentrate on the bodywork

Seems like a massive project but everything is pretty much there for it just wee silly things needed but my mate Colin Smith will come in handy for odds and ends lol

[stevie78]

i had ma hands all over ur car the day havin a right good nosey lol

[vaughanmc]

lol Greg was saying, what u think about it then ?

No bad for £100 lol

[stevie78]

if you dont do a sr rep your daft !

[vaughanmc]

Will be an early Mk1 SR rep if anything but no vinyls or badges :)

[stevie78]

do it as a g plate they were smart

[vaughanmc]

I'll toy with how I want it to look nearer the time - Just want to get the engine in and running and all/most the mechanicals done :)

[muzzy]

Early Nova FTW

Get it as old skool as possible :cool:

[vaughanmc]

Definately Muzzy :thumb:

Todays update - 1400 SR engine and box now out and all parts etc stripped off ready for cleaning/painting and replacing if any needs that

Didn't take many pictures as we were quite busy
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203026.jpg
Bare engine:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203024.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203027.jpg
Cheers, Vaughan

[Edd]

Engine looks quite clean, any plans before you put it in the shell ?

paint the block ?

[vaughanmc]

Going to clean the cam housing up maybe paint it silver

Clean the head up maybe paint it silver

Painting the block red :thumb:

Then I'll clean up the sump when it's in the car up high on axel stands so it's nice and fresh looking (B*stard about not having an engine stand)

Then before the engine goes into the shell I'm going to give the engine bay/inner wing area a quick scotch-brite and fresh lick of Flame Red as it would be silly not to when I'm going this far with it

Cheers :)

[Cle]

Looking good mate, what engines going in the orange one now ?

[vaughanmc]

Hmm not too sure yet me and a mate share it so we're undecided lol

I have my 1.2i on the road - He has a 1.2i on the road

I have my 1400 T40 project and he has a 1400 T40 Nova SR project lol

PLUS he has a 1600 8v GTE track car (As shown in my workshop thread)

So the orange shell will be left as a bare shell atm - It's the least of my worrys atm and his as well - Might just donate bits to other projects then see what we're left with lol

[muzzy]

Put a small block 16v in :)

[vaughanmc]

Just need to wait and see mate - Wanting this one either complete or near completion before ar*ing about with the orange Nova! :)

[muzzy]

Just make sure i don't beat you in the first to finish because that would be really embarrassing lol

[dj_wudgey]

Will be an early Mk1 SR rep if anything but no vinyls or badges :)

get some vinyl and that on there will look **** hot!! good work though mate!!

[vaughanmc]

Considered it mate but it's not an SR in the 1st place and it would look a lot cleaner without the vinyl etc

[vaughanmc]

I met up with Kev today (Well he met up with me) lol and we done a wee deal on my early Mk1 Nova bootlid for one of his old vented bonnets!

Short and sweet update but I can't wait to see it fitted! All vents are fully functioning as well

Wooooooooooooooooop!
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203029.jpg
Cheers, Vaughan

[NovaLad]

Nice update :thumb:
I like!

[vaughanmc]

Cheers mate :)

[stevie78]

this threds turning into pimp my ride lol

[Nova_Tek]

Just had a look through the whole project so far mate. Looking good and taking shape. Like the idea of the Sport engine and should be a very fun car to drive with it. Certainly will be a bit different.

I personally would go for an inverse Sport, but that's just me as I really like black Novas. Think my next Nova will deffo be a black sport rep (probably do it for the wife as I know for a fact that she'll love the LET and will want a Nova :)

Should also look good with the GSi spoiler (I'm doing the same that's probably why lol )

[vaughanmc]

GSi spoiler will be fitted to a normal Nova bootlid now, swapped the early bootlid for the vented bonnet shown above :)

Just going to keep it red, early SR kinda style - Not making it a replica or a look-a-like or anything

Just a quick, well handling Nova to MY spec

[Nova_Tek]

Like I said should be a right hoot to drive, quick yet chuckable. Really wanted a Sport engine in my Nova but hard to come by so I then chnaged and went for a LET lol

When you say normal bootlid? Mine will be fitted to my MK1 boot lid which will be delocked (well it has been now). Was thinking about a wrap around spoiler but just liked the look and tidyness of the GSi spoiler.

[vaughanmc]

Sport engine is now sold mate to Greg who bought the Sport shell from me - But the 1400 SR engine with the Sport 40's etc is going into this shell :thumb:

Normal bootlid as in...Late Mk1/Mk2 bootlid :)

[Nova_Tek]

Right gotcha grab handle boot lid.

How much did you let the engine go for?

[vaughanmc]

I'll drop you a PM mate :thumb:

[Nova_Tek]

Thanks :)

[vaughanmc]

No problem fella :) I can't wait to see how this one turns out

[vx kev]

Aye that bonnet should help the wee motor breath a bit easier :d

[Nova_Tek]

Well if it goes like a Sport does then it should be good :) Look forward to some more updates :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

F*ckin' right mate :) Let a bit more sound out as well lol

[Cle]

love the bonnet mate but, your building an old skool nova and you swapped you old skool boot ? lol

[vaughanmc]

Seen Andy's red Nova with the later Mk1/Mk2 boot and I thought it would look nicer and suit the GTE rear a bit more (That's if I can source a GTE rear bumper) lol

[vx kev]

F*ckin' right mate :) Let a bit more sound out as well lol

Very true, should have a fair bit racket coming out the scoop from the 40's :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

I'm hoping to get my finger out and get it done or near enough done for Billing 2011

[moffat]

that bonnet is mint mate going be a cracker

[vaughanmc]

Your one of the minority then :thumb:

[LEWI007]

Loving that bonnet mate, keep it up.

Thinking about putting a vent or two on mine.

[vaughanmc]

If I could be picky I'd have had GTE vents but this came up and Kev was uber decent and brought it to my house for me I couldn't say no

I had something he wanted...He had something I wanted - A nice, no money exhanged deal :thumb:

Glad you approve fella - Our Nova's...Very very 90's

[John]

Hmm, vent overload! Would look better with either or imo. Not bad for swaps tho.

[vaughanmc]

I think it'll look quite good when it's painted and fitted :)

[LEWI007]

Yeah 90s inspired is the way to go.

Your new bonnet reminds me of this

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh57/LEWI007/novagrill.jpg

Also i noticed a few pages back, you said you were going to paint your head and cam silver, dont do it.

I did mine in silver then decided to clean to bare metal them and they look much better, you might of saw the pic in my thread.

[vaughanmc]

Probably will clean the head etc as they are and see how it looks :)

Less to paint the better

[Cle]

Probably will clean the head etc as they are and see how it looks :)

Less to paint the better

Get head up to my work get it skimmed cheaply and if need be i can get it sandblasted and painted to :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

The head was rebuilt just before I got the engine, so I'm no wanting to strip it back down when it's a good running motor :)

[Nova_Tek]

Just clean it up good and give it a bit of paint. Shouldn't need more then that tbh.

[vaughanmc]

I'll clean it up sometime during the week and see how it looks :) Just wanting a nice clean looking engine

Definately not going 'bling' or anything lol

Cheers for all the comments so far

[Nova_Tek]

Forget blingness etc Having something clean and smart does the trick most of the time.

[vaughanmc]

Definately going to be clean and should be nice to look at as well

Just got to focus on the Mk2 Nova for a wee while then start back up with this one

[vaughanmc]

Had a wee hour out in the garage the night cleaning and making a start to painting the front of the 1400 SR engine

I've never done this before in my life (Pictures might show that lol) But I'm learning as I go and it'll be mint to say 'I done that...'

I'm just going for a clean/useable look not going 100% pure show car and chrome as it WILL be driven and not laid up all year

So here's what I started with, a fairly clean 1400 SR complete engine:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203030.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203031.jpg
A screw driver to get the s*it out of the nooks n crannies, some WD40 to help clean it a wee bit and some wire brushes to rough up and clean the surface (Not sure if that's the right approach but it's worked/working for me atm) Dried all the engine off with some dusters etc and got it ready for the 1st coat of paint (Red Smoothrite)
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203032.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203034.jpg
Arty shot for the craic lol
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203036.jpg

I'll probably be out tomorrow to do some more cleaning and painting on it -

Just letting the paint dry off tonight and I'll inspect it in the morning

Comments/suggestions welcome

Cheers, Vaughan

[vaughanmc]

Went down this morning for a couple of hours to do a wee bit of work on the Mk1 Nova

Dug out the dash and all the bits and fitted them back together - I can see why people change Mk1 dashes to the Mk2 one lol - I've mis-placed a passenger side heater blank but I'll find that nearer the time of the interior going in:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203128.jpg
The clocks:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203129.jpg
The rear springs I plan to use - They say -50mm but looking at them I don't think so...
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203130.jpg
Had a wee shot at fitting the loom back up as it had been removed before I got the car - Looked a night mare but seemed easy enough once you know where everything goes. Just need to tidy it up and connect everything together when it starts to go back together - Everything is pretty much in place now though so I'm happy about that:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203131.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203132.jpg
Dug the Sport interior out of the cupboard so I could make a start in cleaning it, thought I'd be as well starting to clean it whilst I have the time to do so before the project starts getting hectic lol So here goes; Rear seats all hoovered and the vinyl bits dressed:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203133.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203134.jpg
Front seats are slightly more faded looking but their 25 years old and have been used a lot since they came from a Sport lol I reckon they'll need Vax'd
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203135.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203136.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203137.jpg
Front doorcards - Dressed with this Turtle Wax cockpit shine stuff - Didn't need much as they came from a low mileage Nova Swing:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203138.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203139.jpg
Rear quarter cards are still down with the shell as well as the boot plastics and shelf supports - I'll bring them home tomorrow and clean them up as well as the dash etc so it's all clean ready for the re-fit

Cheers, Vaughan

[Nova_Tek]

Coming along well Vaughan. Engine is looking better. Looks like we had the same dash (mine being black now)

Interior looks clean and a decent valet should make it mint.

Those springs look like they'll lower 50mm. These are mine and they are 30mm - 35mm

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/8003/090220072691.jpg

[vaughanmc]

Cheers mate - Once it's painted (God knows when that'll be, everything should just piece together as everything is pretty much there for it)

I sat they springs next to some -60mm ones and they were miles shorter...Got me wondering if they are 80's or 90's ?

[Nova_Tek]

only way to see for sure is to get them on the car. What brand springs are they?

[vaughanmc]

No idea mate, they came with the purple GTE track car of my mates and because there really small (low looking) I'm going to try them on the Mk1 to see what there really like :)

[Nova_Tek]

So it'll be a surpirse then. Coolio.

[vaughanmc]

If there too low they'll be sold on or my mate can take them back - Just want a slight bit of the tyre tucked up into the arch at the rear and the front to sit about on line with the wing :thumb:

[Nova_Tek]

Yeah I know what look you want. Bit Like Mike B GTE's old red Nova. Will be going for that look when I get a bigger quick car (like a VXR8 lol) and the Nova become a weekend toy.

[muzzy]

Interior bits look in good enough condition, at least your getting some work done even if its small boring jobs like cleaning lol

[vaughanmc]

Aye the interior isn't too bad nick - Bits of wear on the bolsters, some fag burns but for the age it's pretty sound looking! Might as well get the cleaning done and by with so it's done before everything gets fitted up :)

[dougie_boi]

looking good mate least your getting some progress done interior looking sweet

[vaughanmc]

Cheers mate - Small progress is better than none lol

[Edd]

You don't like the mk1 dash then ? lol

the original and proper dash for a nova, if installed right it will not rattle like alot of people think.

Mount it on rubber O rings on the bulkhead and sound deaden it with sone Dynamat of suchlike and it will be fine.

[vaughanmc]

I like the Mk1 dash mate, I think it's cool but when putting it together it feels so flimsy compared to a Mk2 dash lol

It's definately staying so all the interior looks complete and period :)

[Nova_Tek]

You don't like the mk1 dash then ? lol

the original and proper dash for a nova, if installed right it will not rattle like alot of people think.

Mount it on rubber O rings on the bulkhead and sound deaden it with sone Dynamat of suchlike and it will be fine.

My dash is dead quiet. Put some thin foam around certain area like aroudn glove box. And made sure it's all tight. No rattles at all.

[vaughanmc]

I'll do that when I come to fit the dash :)

Quick question - What comes 1st...? Dash or windscreen OR Windscreen then dash ?

Cheers

[Edd]

Way too many people are too quick to say the mk1 dash is crap.

Its what a Nova originally came with, i personally hate the mk2 dash.

[Nova_Tek]

I'd say fit windscreen first then dash. Bit easier.

[muzzy]

Either or but I would probably put the windscreen in first.

[vaughanmc]

I'll need to source a windscreen for it then :)

[Edd]

I'll do that when I come to fit the dash :)

Quick question - What comes 1st...? Dash or windscreen OR Windscreen then dash ?

Cheers

I'd fit the windscrean first, easier way round of doing it imo

[vaughanmc]

Probably will mate, cheers :)

Anyone know how much they are new ?

[Edd]

Probably will mate, cheers :)

Anyone know how much they are new ?

top tint ones are about 80 i think

[vaughanmc]

Not too bad at that :) Birthday is coming up soon lol

[Nova_Tek]

£80 is very good for a new top tint screen. I was expecting more.

[Edd]

£80 is very good for a new top tint screen. I was expecting more.

i was a while ago when i got one lol maybe gone up in price now

[vaughanmc]

I hope not, where could I look for one ? Any link/s ?

[Mushy]

Put a small block 16v in :)

dont swear !

[novasrikev]

[quote=L14MNP]Mind that lead doesn't sag. That's one of the reasons that modern bodyfillers were invented...

lead WILL NEVER sag and it is not why modern day bodyfillers were invented lead is very expencive thats all

[vaughanmc]

I had them lead loaded because I seen Keith had his lead loaded on his LET Nova and he only does the best so I thought with me doing a course in Vehicle Bodywork at College I might as well get it done with my doors too :)

[vaughanmc]

More interior cleaning

Here's one of the shelf supports and one of the foot well panels:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203142.jpg
Passenger rear quarter card:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203143.jpg
Bootlid panel:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203144.jpg
Drivers rear quarter panel:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203145.jpg
Doorcard pockets:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203146.jpg
1400 engine while I was there, pretty much finished now just to be fitted:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203148.jpg
Just need to source front and rear carpets, under dash trays, boot carpet and a parcel shelf and the interior will be complete

Need to dig out the sill trims and clean them up as well so everything is just ready for the re-fit. The dash also needs stripped down and cleaned

Cheers, Vaughan

[craig green]

Nice bunch of parts. Coming along well mate.

[vaughanmc]

Cheers Craig :thumb: Just plodding away with what I can atm

Can't really afford to splash out and buy much but I have MOST of what I need for it here

Can't wait for it to be done lol I've seen me at college sketching a Mk1 Nova, GSi spoiler, early front end, GTE rear bumper, big'ish exhaust, 5 spoke wheels, slammed etc etc Just to get an idea what this will end up like

I'm looking forward to really cracking on with it

[connor c]

shes coming on well
looking at yours and lewis mk1 makes me want one so bad lol

[vaughanmc]

I keep wanting to try my bumpers, lights etc on to see what it's going to look like but I'm going to refrain lol

Can't wait to get it done but it's no getting chucked together just so it's done - Want to take time with it and do it right 1st time :)

Get a Mk1 mate - I wasn't looking for anything in particular with this just wanted a very clean, fairly rot free shell

F*ck chasing rot lol Still some good Nova's out there that need no/minimal welding! There the ones you want

[connor c]

theres a mk1 about 300 metres from my house its been lying for 2 years now might check it out would do no harmlol

[vaughanmc]

Would be worth a look boss :)

[vaughanmc]

Small'ish update from today - Got the Nova's moved about in the lockup so there's room at the front of my Mk1 so we can put the engine in:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203167.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203168.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203169.jpg
Collected the engine from my bit today - Sitting on the 'workshop' floor:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203170.jpg
Then something I really COULD NOT resist; Trying the 40's on for size:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203171.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203172.jpg
1st thing I said after I took the pictures... 'Thats my engine!'

Comments welcome

Vaughan

[dougie_boi]

looking sweet mate

[Cle]

hmmmmmmm webbers :cool: shell looks mint :thumb: but just one problem..............theres still space in the engine bay lol get engine in :thumb::d

[vaughanmc]

The shell is pretty clean mate aye :thumb:

Need to wait on cash to get a front/offside engine mount as the 1.0 won't do and the others I have are humped

Soon though mate...Soon :)

[Gaz1300SR]

1st thing I said after I took the pictures... 'Thats my engine!'

Comments welcome

Vaughan

Wish it was mine! Nice project.....

[vaughanmc]

If you want to fund it, you can :)

[dj_wudgey]

nice work lad!!!

[vaughanmc]

Cheers fella :)

[craig green]

Ha. New Avatar.

[vaughanmc]

Your right! Always wanted a smallblock 8v on 40's lol

[vaughanmc]

Small update:

1400 SR engine is now fitted (Flash makes everything look dirty as it creates shadows)
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203203.jpg
Tried the 40's on for size again lol
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203207.jpg
Irmscher UK airbox from a Nova Sport:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/SV203205.jpg

Need to clean up the 40's and inlet manifold, get gaskets for the engine and put everything back on it then give the engine a good service and re-fill
gearbox oil

That'll be happening in the next few weeks!

Cheers, Vaughan

[NovaLad]

Get new oil filter... 1 without paint on it lol
Looking good pal :)

[vaughanmc]

Getting a good service mate so that'll be changed anyway :)

[g111mds]

looking good Vaughan. You'll need to finish it and sell in time to buy the next one from me!

[novasportc550]

lookin good chum.............:thumb:

[Nova_Tek]

The fun starts when the engine goes in. Good work pal.

[vaughanmc]

Cheers for the positive comments :)

Jamie - Keep K95 a wee bit longer and I'd consider buying it from you! I'd love to own it one day

[LEWI007]

Never realised the engine was in, its getting there. the engine bay looks really clean man.

You need to give those carbs a good cleanup though, get them gleaming !!

[vaughanmc]

Just need to spend more time with it mate - Going to get the carbs back to that bare metal kinda effect and polish them up

Want them 'original' looking and no that fake painted effect

[LEWI007]

yeah, id recomend a very small wire brush in a drill to clean them, and then some autosol. thats all i did my top end with and youve saw how clean that come up.

Looking forward to see how they come up.

[vaughanmc]

Just won another set of mudflaps on eBay for this project so it'll have 4 matching BRAND NEW period Vauxhall mudflaps! lol

Pointless update but one none the less

Comments welcome

Cheers, Vaughan

[CRAIG_AICH_NOVA-7]

looks minted need to see it up and running

[Edd]

Where do you keep finding these mud flaps too ? lol

Been after a set for ages !! I'll end up settling for dealer sport ones I think.

Looks good with the engine in tho mate.

[vaughanmc]

My Dad is an eBay-a-holic lol He stumbles across them then I bid haha

Hopefully in the next few weeks I'll be picking up some Bilstein suspension (Providing it's the right stuff. Yellow shockers I've been told to look for ?)

And next month I'm picking up a Snowplough front end hopefully :)

[Edd]

Plans sound good chap, Bilstein suspension for me also

[vaughanmc]

We were having a wee tidy up in the lockup which meant getting the Nova out of there - 1st time it's been on its wheels and in day light since I got it lol

Here's how she's looking atm - Not much has changed since the last update ^^^ But some pics none-the-less to show its not disintigrated lol

Small repair on the back panel can be seen here too:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/PIC_0004.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/PIC_0001.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/PIC_0002.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/PIC_0003.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/PIC_0006.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/PIC_0007.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/PIC_0008.jpg
Anyway the main reason for the update - I finally got something that I'd been after for many many many years (2002 to be exact - When I 1st saw Brett Warburton's Nova in Total Vauxhall (Peppermint guise)
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/PIC_0001-1.jpg
Just got to get myself a boss and that's another wee job on the to-do list ticked off

How good it feels to get something you've been after for such a long time!!! Amazing

Comments welcome

Cheers, Vaughan

[Edd]

Front end looks very tidy, did you end up getting the Bilstein front shocks the other day ?

[vaughanmc]

Turned out to be black ones mate so just left them

[Edd]

Good job as there utter crap

when do you think you will get more done on the shell ?
Any idea when you will get it painted ?
Staying red ?

[vaughanmc]

If all goes to plan this week coming I'll get some paint and tidy up the engine bay then the engine needs to go back together (Starter, alternator, carb (standard one to make sure engine is OK) exhaust) Then get the engine running!

No idea when the shell/panels will be painted - I was thinking about doing it myself to practise...Only one way to learn and it can be rubbed back down if it ends up s*it

Yes mate, it's staying red :) Best colour for a Nova IMO

[vaughanmc]

A wee update for today - Got my finger out and went into my garage (Not the lock-up) and dug out everything I could get for the 1400 SR engine

Sorted it out - Probably missed some things but I'll find them as I need them

I'm not a big fan of painted engines and engine components (I don't mind the block being painted) but anything else looks tacky in my opinion but other folks views are different

I got the alternator out and gave it a wee clean and a wirebrush to make it look a bit nicer:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/PIC_0001-2.jpg
Found some hoses from the 1400 engine and some from the old 1300 SR engine that came out the orange Nova and theres probably some still there for the Sport engine. Not the cleanest but they'll be hidden anyway:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/PIC_0005.jpg
Oil pump is a bit tatty but theres a better one from the Sport down at the lock-up so I'll have a look at it and probably use it but heres the one from the 1400 engine:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/PIC_0004-1.jpg
Alternator mount; Not much to see really lol
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/PIC_0003-1.jpg
Gave the starter motor a wee clean up as well - Again it won't be seen but it's cleaned up anyway
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/PIC_0002-1.jpg
Should be more of an update on Thursday when I get the engine bay tidied up and start to re-fit all this stuff and get the engine one step closer to running!

Comments welcome;

Cheers, Vaughan

[krobinson]

Keep up the good work:)

[John]

vaughan, that's a 1.0 alternator :)

[vaughanmc]

Cheers folks :)

John, it came off either the 1300 SR engine or the 1.4 SR engine that was in the orange Nova...Will it still work ? If not there's a couple more kicking about

[Novasport]

Oil pump is a bit tatty but theres a better one from the Sport down at the lock-up so I'll have a look at it and probably use it but heres the one from the 1400 engine:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/PIC_0004-1.jpg
Alternator mount; Not much to see really lol
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/PIC_0003-1.jpg

Not sure if you know but thats the engine breather not an oil pump ;)
Give it a good clean out with some petrol or parrafin.
Also there are two types, the early one has a single outlet & this is the later one with two. With you running the carbs you need the early one or blank off the smaller outlet on the later one.

Also are you not chaning the alternator bracket for the Sport one to run the carbs?

Keep up the good work

Rich

[vaughanmc]

I have a proper Sport one there mate so might use that

There's also an alternator bracket at the lockup as well - Really need to sort everything out so I know what's going on and what to use

Cheers for the comment Rich - Much appreciated :)

[vaughanmc]

Small update for today - Painted the engine bay and around the headlights on Tuesday night

Went in today and buffed it up with G3 to see how it turned out and also buff out where I'd blended the new paint to old - Looks decent enough and I'm happy with it:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk1.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk11.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk12.jpg
Got the starter and oil breather thing back onto the engine - With a new gasket - Was the one I needed with one outlet instead of the one with 2 outlets shown above^^^
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk18.jpg
Alternator and alternator bracket fitted - Got the lowering bracket as well but I think that needs to be fitted when the inlet manifold is fitted ?
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk14.jpg
Random engine bay shot:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Mk17.jpg
Hopefully tomorrow will see the hoses all connected up, rad in place and maybe exhaust manifold and carb/inlet manifold fitted up as well - Get it closer to firing up!!!

Comments welcome

Cheers, Vaughan

[muzzy]

Engine bay looks good, when are the carb's going on?

[vaughanmc]

No idea mate - The plan is to get them rebuilt/serviced but run the engine on a standard carb until the 40's are done

It WON'T be going on the road with the standard carb it's just so I can hear the engine running and save less hassle but when it goes on the road it WILL have the 40's fitted :)

Engine bay looks a mess with the flash of the camera but it's really nice and I'm very happy with it

[stevie78]

looks gid m8

[Nova_Tek]

Looking good there Vaughan. Like the position of the coolant and wiper bottle. Are they staying there? lol

[novasportc550]

looking good chum........:thumb::thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Cheers Stevie, Tek and William :) Bottles aren't staying there mate just trying to give myself the most access

Me and my mate Greg started to put my engine together today - Decided to use the standard carb and exhaust manifold to fire the engine up just incase theres any expensive problems with the engine and I don't want to spend all the money on the manifold and have nout left to sort the engine if anything goes wrong

So we fired on the standard inlet and exhaust for the time being so we can run the engine and make sure it's tidy then the 4 branch will be bought and the 40's rebuilt and serviced then everything will be dandy

Excuse the dirty/rusty parts lol
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Engine2.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Engine1.jpg
That's all for today
Week off next week as I'm away on a weeks trial at an accident repair centre to try and get a panel beating apprenticeship so no Nova's next week! Lets hope I get a job then I can save for some interesting bits for this Nova

Comments welcome

Cheers, Vaughan

[dj_wudgey]

the bay's looking good there matey!!

[88ESR]

Lets hope I get a job then I can save for some interesting bits for this Nova



Good luck with the trial..

Hope you get what you want!!!

Car's looking great!!:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Cheers - Getting a wee bit nervous about it but once the 1st day is by it should be plain sailing :)

Cheers for the comments :thumb:

[moffat]

making good progress mate, engine bay is looking good

[vaughanmc]

Was down at the Nova today for a wee while to put my time in before I went for my new front tyres for the other Nova

Got the car moved into the middle (As my mates Nova SR shell is now sold)
Got it up in the air as well and all wheels and front suspension/brakes etc off:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Project.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Project6.jpg
Dug out my spare back axel and got it ready for the shot-blasters; GSi rear ARB with 2 bushes:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Project5.jpg
The back axel itself:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Project4.jpg
Thick front tiebars off the old Nova Sport shell:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Project3.jpg
No idea when they'll be going to the blasters - Might try and get them down tomorrow then get the bootlid and 2 doors off the shell ready for the replacements to be fitted

More updates/pictures tomorrow

Cheers, Vaughan

[Nova_Tek]

It's always a nice touch, cleaning and painting all the flakey rusty bits and just makes the car feel so much 'fresher'.

[vaughanmc]

I know mate, I'm thinking to myself 'Why am I bothering as it won't be seen'

But it'll be worth it and piece of mind that it's all done :)

[Nova_Tek]

True but I bet if you didn't clean it and paint it you'd say

'sh*t, I'm such a n0b, should've cleaned up all those bits when I had 'em off the car'

[vaughanmc]

Aye that's true mate lol Never going to be perfect or a 100% show car

It's going to be driven *abused* and dirty etc etc

[Nova_Tek]

Either way mate, when it comes to cleaning it, fresh stuff always cleans up better than old rusty shizzle ;)

[vaughanmc]

Aye mate your right lol Won't be spending any/much time cleaning underneath though

[Nova_Tek]

You could clean them up yourself dude. If it'll be used and abused and not cleaned often then why spend good money on blasting them. Power drill + wire brush attachment and let the sparks fly and watch the sh*t come off. That's how I did mine (dunno if you saw my project thread).

Bit of paint for a few £ and job jobbed.

[vaughanmc]

I did see it mate - Just thought blasting would be more efficient and that way nothing would be missed...I might give the wire brush/drill thing a go though :)

[Nova_Tek]

I won't lie, it wasn't like a 3 min job. Took about 30mins with the drill to remove all the stuff off it but I got it back to metal without much fuss.

Yeah it's a lot faster with a blasting but I couldn't justify me spending money for something that I could do. That or get the grinder out lol

[vaughanmc]

Theres a wire brush thing where the Nova is kept so I probably will do that then I'll crack out the Hammerite

Not going to all the hassle of spraying the beam etc or getting them powdercoated

[Nova_Tek]

If you're not going for all the hassle of powder coating mate there's no need to go to the hassle of blasting (in my opinion). Wire brush, whack the rust off, bit of paint, bang it on.

[vaughanmc]

I think that'll be the plan mate - Might as well when I have the resources there and all bolts and nuts can be easily cleaned up as well and re-used

[Nova_Tek]

:thumb:

Cleaning the nuts and bolts was the hardest job for me.

[vaughanmc]

Just boring jobs like that I hate lol I don't mind the painting but don't particularly like the footery jobs lol

[Nova_Tek]

Boring but rather satisfying once finished. And you'd have saved yourself a few bob too.

[vaughanmc]

Aye that's right mate - I'll need to get into the groove lol

1st time for me this 'Project' stuff

[Edd]

Wire wheel, small to large, Toolstation ftw lol
U-pol acid etch primer,
Hammerite smooth, black and silver,

Job done.

That's what iv done for most of the bits for my Sport mate.

Powercoating is a option but this way is just as good and more satisfying IMO, and cheaper also.

[vaughanmc]

Hammerite Smooth; Silver and Yellow ;)

[Nova_Tek]

Same here mate, but I though that I probably wouldn't have this opportunity to get all these bits off and sorted while the car is in bits and off the road, meaning there's no rush to get it done quickly.

Proved to be worth while as everything looks new. People think that the car has had all new parts, till I tell them that they are older than their kids at college or older than their girlfirend lol.

[vaughanmc]

I just want it all to come together lol I'm a person who thinks 'F*ck, I've loads to do' instead of thinking 'I can do this this and this...Then get this and this another time'

I'm learning as I go along though :)

[Nova_Tek]

Wire wheel, small to large, Toolstation ftw lol
U-pol acid etch primer,
Hammerite smooth, black and silver,

Job done.

That's what iv done for most of the bits for my Sport mate.

Powercoating is a option but this way is just as good and more satisfying IMO, and cheaper also.

Only need two tools and the paint

£10 wollworths power drill (bought when they existed)
£5 wire brush from B&Q
£8 Etch primer
£4 for Enamel black paint
£6 hammerite smooth silver

Done all the parts using the above.

[vaughanmc]

Got almost everything there mate just need to buy the paint lol

I'll crack on tomorrow

Start a months job trial next Monday as a panel beater/spray painter so there'll be no updates for nearly a month providing I get the job...If I do get it, the updates will be less and less but hopefully I'll can get my Saturday back and work on the car then and have money to throw at it :)

[Edd]

Etch primer is a MUST if you done want rust coming back

[vaughanmc]

I'm sure there's some there, if not I'll definately buy it :)

Cheers

[Nova_Tek]

Yep, best thing to use. Costs a bit more than normal primer but I used it on all underside/bare metal bits. Now I am worry free lol

[Archie]

That back axle looks familiar !

Theres a brand new set of shoes & cylinders inside it ;)

[Benn]

Get on with it.

[vaughanmc]

I am, I am lol

Small update for today; Bootlid off, awaiting replacement:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Update.jpg
Both doors off as well:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Update7.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Update6.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Update5.jpg
Sport front tiebars wire-brushed down and ready for paint hopefully tomorrow:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/New%20Nova/Update4.jpg
Not much to see but an update none the less

Cheers, Vaughan

[moffat]

keeping at it man

[vaughanmc]

Trying my best mate taking it day by day...Bit by bit lol

[moffat]

aye best way. got some more work done on my archs today

[vaughanmc]

Get plenty pictures up :) I still need to work on mine and get them perfection free...

[Benn]

If the rear axle stands are on the Sills, move them to the chassis rail.

[vaughanmc]

There well clear of the arches mate - Just the way the pictures are it makes them look as if there in the road

Once it has my delocked doors, new bootlid, new wings and bonnet fitted it'll look like a car again

Can't wait to get it painted :)

[moffat]

be tidy with central locking mate

im drilling holes when my doors are off to tidy up the wiring

[vaughanmc]

I'll need to do the same mate - Is there any set place for them ?